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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 02/19/2008

VGN-FZ390EBB

VAIO® FZ Notebook PC

 

 

 

 

Specifications

General

Computer Type: 

Notebook

 

Type of Use: 

Portable

 

Pointing Device: 

Electro-Static touch pad

 

Hardware

Keyboard: 

QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

 

Camera: 

Built-in camera and microphone

 

Processor

Type: 

Intel® Core™  2 Duo T5450

 

Speed: 

1.66GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 

667MHz

 

L2 Cache: 

2MB

 

Memory

Type: 

DDR2

 

Installed: 

1GB PC2-5300 (512MBx2)

 

Maximum: 

4GB

 

Speed: 

667MHz

 

Hard Drive

Capacity: 

120GB

 

Speed: 

5400rpm

 

Interface: 

Serial ATA

 

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 

2.4x max.

 

DVD+R Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD+RW Write: 

4x max.

 

DVD-R Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD-RW Write: 

4x max.

 

CD-R Write: 

8x max.

 

CD-RW Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD±RW: 

Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

 

CD Read: 

24x max.

 

DVD Read: 

8x max.

 

DVD-RAM Write: 

5x max.

 

DVD-R DL Write: 

2x max.

 

DVD-RAM Read: 

5x max.

 

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: 

One Memory Stick Duo™  

media with MagicGate® functionality 
One ExpressCard™  /34 Slot 
One Secure Digital Media (SD)

 

Audio

Sound System: 

Sony® Sound Reality™  - Audio Enhancer

 

Display

Screen or Display Technology: 

WXGA LCD

 

Screen Size: 

15.4”

 

Resolution: 

1280 x 800

 

XBRITE-ECO™  Technology: 

Yes

 

Graphics

Processor: 

Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 

X3100

 

Video RAM: 

251MB Total Available Graphics Memory

 

Chipset: 

Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

 

Interface: 

VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display 

Sensor

 

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 

1

 

Headphone Jack: 

1

 

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 

1

 

Modem Jack: 

1

 

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Secure Digital Slot: 

1

 

Microphone Input: 

1

 

S-Video Output(s): 

1

 

USB Port(s): 

3 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 

1

 

DC-In: 

1

 

Express Card™  Slot: 

1 type /34

 

i.LINK® Connection: 

1(4-pin) interface

 

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: 

Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Ethernet Speed: 

10Base-T/100Base-TX

 

Modem Type: 

Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

 

Wireless LAN: 

Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network 

Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)

 

Bluetooth® Technology: 

Integrated Bluetooth® 

Technology

 

Power

Battery Type: 

Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS8)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 

1.5-3 hours Standard Capacity 

Battery 
2.0-4.0 hours Large Capacity Battery  
(Battery Range depends on configuration)

 

Power Requirements: 

110W+10%

 

Software

Operating System: 

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home 

Premium

 

Internet Services: 

AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users 

Only

 

Supplied Software: 

Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day 

Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 
2007

 

Sony® Original Software: 

Click to Disc™  Editor - DVD 

Creation 
LocationFree Player® Software  
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your 
PC for a complete list of software applications and 
trials.

 

Security and Anti-Virus Software: 

Norton 360™  All-In-One 

Security 60-day Trial

 

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 

1 Year Limited Warranty . See actual 

warranty for details.

 

Telephone Support: 

1 year toll-free technical telephone 

assistance, available 24/7

 

Online and Email Support: 

Support available from 

http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

5.9 lbs (weight will vary depending on 

configuration)

 

Measurements: 

14"(W) x 0.98-1.4"(H) x 10.02"(D)

 

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS8)

 

AC adapter(VGP-AC19V19)

 

Power Cord

 

Optional Accessories

Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL8)

 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

 

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)

 

Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)

 

USB Laser Mouse (VGP-UMS55/B)

 

USB Laser Mouse (VGP-UMS55/S)

 

Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC3)

 

All-in-one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP-SP100)

 

Sport Backpack (VGP-CCP4/L)

 

Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AML2)

 

Color: 

Silver

 

UPC Code: 

027242734470

 

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1. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. 
2. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may 

require Internet services, which may require a fee. 

4. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible. 
5. Broadband internet service required along with third party services 

which may require a subscription or other service fee. 

6. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, 

battery and environmental conditions. 

7. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product 

contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK 
connector may not communicate with each other. 

8. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may 

affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under 
certain operating conditions. 

9. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. 

Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is 
reserved as a recovery partition. 

10. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007  - This trial software will 

work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use 
the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use 
the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet 
service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software 
after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual 
version. You can convert online by following the conversion 
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees. 

11. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista® 

classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated 
Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. 
Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition 
and system memory size. 

12. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty, 

please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 
(888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway 
Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913. 

13. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level 

Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from 
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any 
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor. 

14. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as 

not all Bluetooth devices are compatible. 

15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to 

the operating system. 

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and 
therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on 
hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to 
operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any 
warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this 
product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on 
hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony 
hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is 
compatible with any combination of products you may choose to 
connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be 
able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT 
authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine 
for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and 
software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-
installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without 
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may 
not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation.   
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may 
be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or 
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the 
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).   
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or 
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, 
XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, 
LocationFree Player, Sound Reality, i.LINK and Click to Disc logo are 
trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows Vista are trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Centrino and 
Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. 
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG. All other trademarks are 
trademarks of their respective owners.   
Printed in U.S.A. 02/08.   

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